Beamie, at first when I saw the title of your mix I went No he did NOT pick obscure tracks from the roaring 20s! I mean you're hardcore and everthing but I was like DAMN!

That would have been real ace, but exactly my thoughts when I saw the title.

Got an hour, have a drink, listen, org and review! Good times!

First off, wow, this is quite a personal mix you made! I'll try just to discuss the music, if possible.

I was looking forward to your mix, since you are handled with a lot of respect around here. I also remember you and some orgers were submerged in that lastfm, no, ratemymusic site! I remember you had quite the collection, so I was excited to have you onboard!

I just listened to your mix for the first time, Moonbeam. I'll listen once more before commenting, but your choices are so personal, it will be difficult to really criticize any of them.

10. Gorillaz- “Demon Days” (from 2005’s Demon Days)

Great ending, musically as well as within the context of your story. My fave of the comp! I loved the first gorillaz, and my respect for Albarn grew with that album (along with some other projects he had going at the time). Somehow I viewed it as a one-off experiment and never gave the following albums any attention. Perhaps I was wrong to do so!

I never knew I had a reputation around here! Honestly, I think I know far less about music than most people who are contributing to this awesome adventure. That said, I do believe I am able to put my feelings about a song or album that paint a picture about how it makes me feel, and that is what's so exciting about this whole venture. Hearing these songs through someone else's ears is proving to be a great exercise!

You didn't know about your reputation? You come here much?
Some years ago, you and two brothers were always discussing recent artist and talking about rateyourmusic. That was you, right?

Your bummed about being hesitant to criticize my picks?!

Then again, I'm still confused about Herman's compilation title!

How can I tell you your Arcade Fire song sucks when you have such a touching memory attached to it?

3. Echo and the Bunnymen- “Never Stop (Discotheque)” (standalone single from 1983)

I also was (and to a degree still am) an eternal idealist and optimist. I was very fortunate to grow up in a financially secure household brimming with love. I never had to face many of the hardships that so many people do. This led me to become a bit sheltered in my viewpoints and beliefs, and my idealism ran wild. I really only wanted everyone to be in perfect harmony and openly express their admiration and love for one another, as I did. This song captures a bit of my youthful naivety, with “the love you found must never stop” acting as a bit of a motto for me. Musically, I absolutely adore the way the song opens with ominous cellos before blending them with a perfectly danceable synth line. This marriage of two of my favorite instrumental palettes makes it an enduring classic for me.

Beamie, at first when I saw the title of your mix I went No he did NOT pick obscure tracks from the roaring 20s! I mean you're hardcore and everthing but I was like DAMN!

I never knew I had a reputation around here! Honestly, I think I know far less about music than most people who are contributing to this awesome adventure. That said, I do believe I am able to put my feelings about a song or album that paint a picture about how it makes me feel, and that is what's so exciting about this whole venture. Hearing these songs through someone else's ears is proving to be a great exercise!

You didn't know about your reputation? You come here much?
Some years ago, you and two brothers were always discussing recent artist and talking about rateyourmusic. That was you, right?

Anyway, I work in a record store and was playing a double disc greatest hits of New Order in the store yesterday, because of your compilation. It was sold before it was even half-way through!

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Your bummed about being hesitant to criticize my picks?!

And yes, it was you!
http://rateyourmusic.com/...r_than_me/
Told you!

Well, I knew I was viewed as a music geek, but I didn't think many people took what I had to say all that seriously. I miss having my bro TRON post here regularly.

Glad to hear that the New Order comp is appealing to you! May I ask if it is called Singles or Substance?

histrionics!

Lawd, my first EVER encounter with that word. I love it!

But you HAD encountered the wonder of Cece's nickname as "Ton o' Penis"?

Do you know I tried slashing my wrists when you crucified my queen Miss Peniston

No, that just did not make the same kind of impression. Penis. Penis. Penis.

No, doesn't do a thing.

I never knew good ol' Ton o' Penis was worthy of such histrionics!

I had no idea you had such viciousness in you. Judging by the lackadaisical attitude your brother had when I observed that you were being psychotic, I figured he'd been a vicious target before